One of the most interesting and mysterious questions to think about is… what is the Kingdom of God? What is it really like?
This was a question that was often asked to Jesus when He walked on earth, and since Christ is the King, His answers are the best source to help us gain understanding of His Kingdom.
In addition, there are many other important figures in the Bible such as the Prophets in the Old Testament and the Apostles in the New Testament…
…that can give us insights into God’s Kingdom as well. So here are 67 Bible verses that will help you understand the Kingdom of God…
Bible Verses – Kingdom Of God…
Psalm 103:19
“The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”
Matthew 13:44
“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”
Matthew 24:14
“And this gospel of the kingdom, shall be preached in the whole world, for a testimony to all nations, and then shall the consummation come.”
Luke 10:9
“And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.”
Luke 16:16
“The law and the prophets were until John; from that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every one useth violence towards it.”
Isaiah 52:7
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and that preacheth peace: of him that sheweth forth good, that preacheth salvation, that saith to Zion: Thy God shall reign!”
Revelation 11:15
“And the seventh angel sounded the trumpet: and there were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of this world is become our Lord’s and his Christ’s, and he shall reign for ever and ever. Amen.”
Matthew 5:10
“Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
“Know you not that the unjust shall not possess the kingdom of God? Do not err: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, Nor the effeminate, nor liers with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor railers, nor extortioners, shall possess the kingdom of God.”
Matthew 19:24
“And again I say to you: It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 13:11
“Who answered and said to them: Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven: but to them it is not given.”
Luke 1:31-33
“Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. And of his kingdom there shall be no end.”
Luke 9:2
“And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.”
Matthew 6:33
“Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Mark 4:30-32
“And he said: To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? or to what parable shall we compare it? It is as a grain of mustard seed: which when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that are in the earth: And when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches, so that the birds of the air may dwell under the shadow thereof.” [source]
Isaiah 33:22
“For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king: he will save us.”
Revelation 20:6
“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. In these the second death hath no power; but they shall be priests of God and of Christ; and shall reign with him a thousand years.”
Matthew 4:17
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 7:21
“Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 8:11
“And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven”
Luke 11:20
“But if I by the finger of God cast out devils; doubtless the kingdom of God is come upon you.”
Luke 13:28-29
“There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. And there shall come from the east and the west, and the north and the south; and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.”
John 18:36
“Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would certainly strive that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now my kingdom is not from hence.”
Psalm 24:10
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Matthew 5:19
“He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
Acts 28:31
“Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, without prohibition.”
Daniel 2:44
“But in the days of those kingdoms the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, and his kingdom shall not be delivered up to another people, and it shall break in pieces, and shall consume all these kingdoms, and itself shall stand for ever.”
Romans 14:17
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but justice, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
Matthew 16:18-19
“And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.”
Matthew 3:2
“And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
1 Corinthians 4:20
“For the kingdom of God is not in speech, but in power.”
Luke 19:11-12
“As they were hearing these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately be manifested. He said therefore: A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.”
Matthew 26:29
“And I say to you, I will not drink from henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I shall drink it with you new in the kingdom of my Father.”
Romans 2:6-8
“Who will render to every man according to his works. To them indeed, who according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life: But to them that are contentious, and who obey not the truth, but give credit to iniquity, wrath and indignation.”
Luke 12:32
“Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom.”
Matthew 18:1-5
“At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest thou is the greater in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling unto him a little child, set him in the midst of them, And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven. And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.”
1 Timothy 6:15
“Which in his times he shall shew who is the Blessed and only Mighty, the King of kings, and Lord of lords”
Revelation 12:10
“And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying: Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: because the accuser of our brethren is cast forth, who accused them before our God day and night.”
James 2:5
“Hearken, my dearest brethren: hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him?”
Matthew 5:20
“For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 21:31-32
“Which of the two did the father’s will? They say to him: The first. Jesus saith to them: Amen I say to you, that the publicans and the harlots shall go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of justice, and you did not believe him. But the publicans and the harlots believed him: but you, seeing it, did not even afterwards repent, that you might believe him.”
Acts 28:23
“And when they had appointed him a day, there came very many to him unto his lodgings; to whom he expounded, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, out of the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening.”
Hebrews 12:28
“Therefore receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace; whereby let us serve, pleasing God, with fear and reverence.”
Daniel 7:27
“And that the kingdom, and power, and the greatness of the kingdom, under the whole heaven, may be given to the people of the saints of the most High: whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all kings shall serve him, and shall obey him.”
Matthew 4:23
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom: and healing all manner of sickness and every infirmity, among the people.”
2 Thessalonians 1:5
“For an example of the just judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer.”
Matthew 6:9-13
“Thus therefore shall you pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our supersubstantial bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen.”
Galatians 5:19-21
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury, Idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects, Envies, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like. Of the which I foretell you, as I have foretold to you, that they who do such things shall not obtain the kingdom of God.”
1 Thessalonians 2:12
“We testified to every one of you, that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”
1 Corinthians 15:50
“Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot possess the kingdom of God: neither shall corruption possess incorruption.”
Matthew 11:11-12
“Amen I say to you, there hath not risen among them that are born of women a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is the lesser in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away.”
1 Chronicles 29:11
“Thine, O Lord, is magnificence, and power, and glory, and victory: and to thee is praise: for all that is in heaven, and in earth, is thine: thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art above all princes.”
Colossians 1:13
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love”
2 Peter 1:10-11
“Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time. For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
Matthew 12:28
“But if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.”
Colossians 4:11
“And Jesus, that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision: these only are my helpers in the kingdom of God; who have been a comfort to me.”
Revelation 21:1-4
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. And I John saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice from the throne, saying: Behold the tabernacle of God with men, and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people; and God himself with them shall be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away.”
Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Psalm 45:6
“Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.”
1 Timothy 1:17
“Now to the king of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Matthew 25:34
“Then shall the king say to them that shall be on his right hand: Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”
Isaiah 65:17
“For behold I create new heavens, and a new earth: and the former things shall not be in remembrance, and they shall not come upon the heart.”
John 3:3-5
“Jesus answered, and said to him: Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith to him: How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb, and be born again? Jesus answered: Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Ephesians 2:19-20
“Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners; but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and the domestics of God, Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone”
Zechariah 14:9
“And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day there shall be one Lord, and his name shall be one.”
Luke 17:20-21
“And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come? he answered them, and said: The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say: Behold here, or behold there. For lo, the kingdom of God is within you.”
Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such.”
Mark 1:15
“And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.”
Here’s What To Do Next…
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